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Understanding Domestic Retrofit

The Level 2 course is ideal for anyone in construction, housing, planning, or those simply interested in sustainable development.

Course Information

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  • Course Type Adult - Professional
  • Subject Area Construction and Trades
  • Qualification NVQ Diploma
  • Study Mode: Part Time
  • Course Level Level 2
  • Location Future Skills Centre
  • Course Length 3 half days
  • Start Date 09-Dec-24
  • End Date 11-Dec-24
  • Day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Times 09.00-13.00
  • Fee To celebrate the launch of this course, we have reduced the fee to £476. This offer is valid until 9-Dec-24.
  • Reduced Fee

    Free if evidence of East Devon residency is provided.

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Overview

This qualification has been designed with insights from the Further Education sector and industry leaders to to increase awareness of the benefits of retrofit to the environment and emphasise good practice in achieving the best results. It’s ideal for anyone in construction, housing, planning, or those simply interested in sustainable development.

All units in this qualification are mandatory and provide a comprehensive foundation in retrofit, covering:

  • Why retrofit matters: understand the importance of retrofit in environmental sustainability
  • What is retrofit: learn the key principles, standards and regulations
  • Explore the roles involved in retrofit projects
  • Find out about the sustainable materials used

By completing this course, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and resources to confidently enter or advance within the retrofit industry, equipped to make a meaningful impact on environmental sustainability.

Module examples:

  • Domestic retrofit drivers, processes and roles
  • Domestic retrofit principles, materials and tools
  • Domestic retrofit performance, standards and regulations

This course is held at the Future Skills Centre and online.

Next steps: Learners who complete this qualification will gain the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to confidently start and sustain a career in the industry, adaptable to their unique goals. This qualification builds a solid foundation for a variety of roles within the Construction and Built Environment sector.

Contact us for further information – call: 01392 400170 or email: adultadvice@exe-coll.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

This course is for people aged 19 or over.

There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification, although it is ideal for those who are interested in working in the retrofit industry and those already in the retrofit industry.

Facilities

This qualification is delivered at the Future Skills Centre.

Learners will receive access to:

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